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Festival of Archaeology

The Festival of Archaeology is a fortnight-long festival coordinated by the Council for British Archaeology (CBA). It is an annual UK-wide festival. Head to Cliffe Castle Park to get involved!

Archaeology Talks (30 July): From an accessible introduction to archaeology to fascinating deep dives into local treasures and historic buildings, the afternoon is packed with stories from the experts who know them best.Little Explorers

Little Explorers (30 July): At this interactive event designed especially for little ones, children can explore a world of hands-on activities that spark curiosity and imagination.

Festival of Archaeology Finale 2025 (2-3 August): Join the Council for British Archaelogy and Bradford District Museums & Galleries for a FREE family fun-filled two-day finale to this year’s amazing Festival of Archaeology at the beautiful Cliffe Castle Museum.

Festival of Archaeology

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